The Marine Mammal Protection Act is under assault by congress. Contact your House Representative and two Senators. Ask them to block any weakening amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) in Congress. The legislation is key to protection of wildlife throughout the United States.
Read MoreVoices: A Scalloped Hammerhead’s Call from Hawaii
Even though Hawaii’s hammerhead population isn’t currently listed under the ESA, it’s connected to these other populations through migration and genetic exchange. We’re all part of the same species. When hammerheads in the Atlantic or Pacific are killed, it affects the entire global population.
This is why we need the ESA to remain strong: sharks in all waters should be protected like the hammerheads of Hawaii. We shouldn’t have to wait until a population is on the brink of extinction before we act. We should protect all populations, in all waters, before it’s too late.
Read MoreSave the ESA and Save Endangered Sharks
For fifty years, the ESA has been the “emergency room” for America’s wildlife. It brought the California Gray Whale back from the brink of extinction. It allowed Southern Sea Otters to repopulate our kelp forests. It is the lifeline for endangered Oceanic Whitetip, Scalloped Hammerhead and Soupfin sharks. The ESA works because it was fast, strict, and based on science. Add your voice to USFWS today!
Read MoreVOICES OF EXTINCTION: The Southern Sea Otter
The story of the Southern Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris nereis) is a compelling narrative of near-extinction, resilience, and the critical role of conservation law. Once thought to be lost forever, this charismatic marine mammal has staged a remarkable comeback, largely thanks to the protections afforded by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Endangered Species Act is Now at Risk- Act Now!
Read MoreUSFWS Threatens to Gut the Endangered Species Act
On November 19, the administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the leadership of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, announced a sweeping set of proposals to roll back critical protections for our nation’s wildlife. The USFWS has opened a strict 30-day public comment period ending December 22, 2025.
Read MoreStrengthening Global Protection for Critically Endangered Sharks at CITES
Sharks are facing an unprecedented crisis. According to recent studies, more than 37% of shark and ray species are threatened with extinction, with this figure rising to a staggering 70% for species involved in international trade. These statistics underscore the critical importance of strengthening global protections for these vulnerable marine predators.
Read MoreCelebrate Sharks on World Oceans Day
June 7, 2025 Revitalization: collective action for the ocean The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other […]
Read MoreSupport Increasing International Protection for Endangered Sharks at CITES CoP20
As a U.S. nongovernmental organization Shark Stewards will attend CoP20 as a participant advancing the Oceanic Whitetip shark, Whale shark and Gulper Sharks. In addition we will be advancing the proposal with Mexico to increase Hammerhead sharks to Appendix I: the highest level of protection for trade available.
Read MoreDeadline to Comment and support the EU Shark Fin Trade Ban
June 4th 2024 is the final public comment deadline to the eu commission to end the trade of shark fin. Add your voice below. The questions are focused on policy options- selecting option 7 will have the most impact regulating trade.
Read MorePacific Tuna Fisheries Managers to Consider Bycatch Reduction for Oceanic Sharks
At the IATTC Shark Stewards Director David McGuire addressed the forum on the plight of oceanic whitetip sharks and posed the solution offered by the Hawai’i Longline Association and Western and Central Pacific Fishing Commission’s move to swap out wire leaders for monofilament so that captured sharks can bite free, while the target species of swordfish and tuna are still retained.
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